17th International Accounting Conference 2026

In collaboration with

International Association for Accounting Education & Research (IAAER)

&

Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management, Kolkata (EIILM-K)

Theme: Changing Paradigm in Accounting and Finance: The Role of Accounting Academics and Professionals in the 21st Century

January 10 & 11, 2026 | EIILM Kolkata Campus

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About the Organizers

Indian Accounting Association Research Foundation (IAARF)

The Indian Accounting Association (IAA) Research Foundation, an Associate of American Accounting Association (AAA), is also a member of International Association for Accounting Education & Research (IAAER). IAARF is a body constituted under the Societies Registration Act for promoting, among others, accounting, higher education and research in India and abroad. The Foundation has already earned a great deal of reputation in India and abroad through its activities of conducting national and international conferences, publishing research volumes, sponsoring research projects and conducting management development programs. The Foundation has been publishing Indian Accounting Review (IAR), a bi-annual research journal, since 1997. IAR has already made its mark as an international research journal in accounting and finance (see https://journal.iaarf.in). Its Impact Factor (SJIF: 2023) is 6.042.

International Association for Accounting Education & Research (IAAER)

Founded in 1984 with the mission to promote excellence in accounting education and research on a worldwide basis and to facilitate the contribution of accounting academics to the development and maintenance of high quality, globally recognized standards of accounting practice (see www.iaaer.org).

Eastern Institute of Integrated Learning in Management, Kolkata (EIILM-K)

Situated in the heart of Kolkata, the Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management (EIILM) is a highly focused source of professional education (2-year MBA and other allied courses) for building careers in management, representing an effective and significant investment in human potential development in India in the evolving context of the world (see www.eiilm.kolkata)

Organizers

Guest 1
Prof. (Dr.) R. P. Banerjee

President, IAARF

Chairman and Director, EIILM-Kolkata

Guest 1
Prof. (Dr.) Bhabatosh Banerjee

Former President, IAARF

Formerly of Department of Commerce, University of Calcutta

Guest 1
Dr.Tarun Mandal

Secretary, IAARF

Principal, Sundarban Hazi Desarat College

Guest 1
Prof. (Dr.) Dhruba Ranjan Dandapat

Former Secretary, IAARF

Professor, Department of Commerce, University of Calcutta

Theme

The theme of the Conference is "Changing Paradigm in Accounting and Finance: The Role of Accounting Academics and Professionals in the 21st Century."

Call for Papers

Research based papers on the following topics are invited for the presentation at the Conference:

  1. Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting
  2. Financial Reporting including IFRS
  3. Sustainable Finance
  4. Climate Change – the role of accounting academics and professionals in mitigating the impact
  5. Artificial Intelligence in Capital Markets
  6. Taxation in Digital Economy
  7. Management of Public Enterprises
  8. Improving Accounting Education and Research in India
  9. Impact of Technology on Accounting and Finance
  10. Ethics in Finance and Accounting
  11. Any other International Business Topic

Submission Guidelines

  • Soft copy of the paper should be submitted through official website (https://www.iaarf.in/).
  • Text: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced, 1-inch margins. Submit in MS Word (.doc / .docx) format.
  • Each paper should be within 5000 words (including tables and references). Abstract of max 500 words on a separate page.
  • Include a title page with paper title, topic/sub-topic, author details, affiliations, contact info.
  • Include a declaration of originality, by the author(s) mentioning that the manuscript is not copyrighted, and has not been submitted / published elsewhere.
  • Accepted paper abstracts will be published in the Conference Proceedings.
  • Papers will be blind reviewed. The decision of the Scientific Committee will be final.

Important Dates

  • Registration Starts: 01st August 2025
  • Submission of Full Paper: by 30th September 2025
  • Paper Acceptance Notification: 15th November 2025
  • Registration Ends: 25th December 2025
  • PPT Submission: 30th December 2025
  • Conference Dates: 10th & 11th January 2026

Registration Fees

For Delegates from India, other SAARC countries and Foreign Delegates

Types of Participants Early Bird Registration Fees
(On or before 20th November, 2025)		 Late Registration Fees
(After 20th November, 2025)
Member of IAA / IAARF ₹2250 ₹2500
Non-Member ₹2500 ₹3000
Research Scholar ₹1500 ₹2000
Corporate Executive ₹4000 ₹4500
Foreign Delegates (those other than from SAARC Countries) US $250 US $300
Accompanying Person US $50 US $75
  • Accommodation charges for delegates from outside West Bengal only (for 3 nights, i.e., 9th, 10th & 11th): Rs. 3000 per delegate on double occupancy basis. (*Only a few rooms in different guest houses will be available on a first come, first served basis.)
  • Foreign delegates will have to arrange their stay on their own. Only local hospitality will be provided to them during the conference days.
Account Details for Payment of Registration Fees
  • Beneficiary Name: IAA Research Foundation
  • Account Number: 10444449402
  • Bank Name: State Bank of India, Calcutta University Branch, Kolkata-700 073
  • IFS Code: SBIN0007766
  • SWIFT Code: SBININBBT29
  • PAN Number: AAAAI0574Q

Awards

Namita Banerjee Best Paper Memorial Award

The best two papers will each be awarded Rs. 2500/- (Rupees two thousand five hundred only), to be selected by a panel of distinguished reviewers.

Research papers submitted by the Delegates from SAARC countries within the age limit of 40 years (as on January 01, 2026) will be considered for the purpose. In case of a joint paper, the junior faculty within the above age group will be entitled to the cash award although the certificate will be issued giving details of the paper with name of all the Co-author(s).

Based on the same criteria, two more papers may be awarded Rs. 2500/- each - one by IAARF and the other one by EIILM-K.

Eminent Scholars & Professionals from Past Conferences

Prof. Stephen A. Zeff
Past President, AAA (2nd Conf.) (Rice University, USA)
Prof. Sidney J. Gray
Professor of International Business and Co-Director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Group at the University of Sydney Business School. The University of Sydney
Prof. Kazuo Hiramatsu
Past President, JAA (Kwansei Gakuin University) and Past President, International Association for Accounting Education and Research (IAAER)
Prof. Andrew D. Bailey
Past President, AAA
Prof. Stefano Zambon
Italy (10th Conference)
Prof. Belvered E. Needles, Jr.
DePaul University, Chicago (attended twice)
Prof. Marion Powers
Members (USA) (10th Conference)
Prof. Tony Kang
Member, AAA(USA) (10th Conference)
Prof. Shyam Sunder
Past President, AAA (attended thrice) (Yale School of Management) (attended thrice)
Prof. Rajendra P. Srivastava
The University of Kansas, USA (attended 4 times)
Prof. Bruce K. Behn
Past Pesident, AAA (Deloitte LLP Professor, The University of Tennessee) (attended thrice)
Prof. Bikki Jaggi
Former Chair, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, USA
Prof. S. Gupta
Former Chair, Department of Accounting, Lehigh University, USA
CA P. R. Ramesh
Chairman, Deloitte India
CA Dipankar Chatterjee
Partner, L.B. Jha & Co.
Prof. Asis Kumar Banerjee
Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Calcutta
Director of Finance
Damodar Valley Corporation of India
Dr. Bhaskar Banerjee
Former Chairman, The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd.
Prof. Mark H. Taylor
President, AAA (USA) (16th Conference)
Prof. Akira Usui
President, JAA (USA) (16th Conference)
Prof. Harunur
President, BAA (Bangladesh) (16th Conference)
Prof. Marion Powers
Members (USA) (10th Conference)
Prof. Tony Kang
Member, AAA(USA) (10th Conference)
Prof. Shyam Sunder
Past President, AAA (attended thrice) (Yale School of Management) (attended thrice)
Prof. Rajendra P. Srivastava
The University of Kansas, USA (attended 4 times)
Prof. Bruce K. Behn
Past Pesident, AAA (Deloitte LLP Professor, The University of Tennessee) (attended thrice)
Prof. Bikki Jaggi
Former Chair, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, USA
Prof. S. Gupta
Former Chair, Department of Accounting, Lehigh University, USA
CA P. R. Ramesh
Chairman, Deloitte India
CA Dipankar Chatterjee
Partner, L.B. Jha & Co.
Prof. Asis Kumar Banerjee
Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Calcutta
Director of Finance
Damodar Valley Corporation of India
Dr. Bhaskar Banerjee
Former Chairman, The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd.
Prof. Mark H. Taylor
President, AAA (USA) (16th Conference)
Prof. Akira Usui
President, JAA (USA) (16th Conference)
Prof. Harunur
President, BAA (Bangladesh) (16th Conference)

About Kolkata

Kolkata, formerly Calcutta, is the cultural capital of India and one of the most vibrant cities in the country. Known for its colonial architecture, art galleries, and literary heritage, Kolkata offers a unique blend of traditional charm and modern growth.

  • Located in eastern India, near the Bay of Bengal
  • Home to historical landmarks like Victoria Memorial and Indian Museum
  • Renowned for its hospitality, Durga Puja celebration, and delicious cuisine
  • Well connected by air, rail, and road transport
Victoria Memorial
Howrah Bridge
Dakshineswar Temple
Science City

Venue

EIILM Campus

The conference will be held at Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management (EIILM), Kolkata, located in the heart of Salt Lake Sector V, the IT hub of Eastern India.

  • DN-9, DN Block, Sector V, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, (College More), West Bengal 700091
  • Distance from Netaji Subhas Chandra International Airport: 11 km (Approx. 30 mins)
  • Distance from Howrah Railway Station: 11.8 km (Approx. 40 mins)
  • Distance from Sealdah Railway Station: 9.3 km (Approx. 30 mins)
  • Distance from Kolkata Railway Station: 8.5 km (Approx. 25 mins)
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Hotels in Kolkata

Hotel Name Website Distance From Venue Tariff for Double Occupancy
Hyatt Regency Hyatt Regency Kolkata 4.2 km (15 min) ₹12,250 - ₹14,750 + GST
Raajkutir IHCL SeleQtions 4.4 km (17 min) ₹8,500 - ₹10,350 + GST
Novotel Kolkata Accor Hotels 5 km (15 min) ₹8,200 - ₹15,500 + GST
ITC Sonar Marriott Bonvoy 6.7 km (18 min) ₹11,500 - ₹18,000 + GST
ITC Royal Bengal Marriott Bonvoy 6.8 km (19 min) ₹12,500 - ₹15,000 + GST
Taj Bengal Taj Hotels 14 km (35 min) ₹12,600 - ₹18,500 + GST
The Oberoi Grand Oberoi Hotels 17 km (39 min) ₹6,800 - ₹8,000 + GST
The Sonnet Kolkata The Sonnet 3.7 km (14 min) ₹6,800 - ₹8,000 + GST
Fairfield by Marriott Marriott Fairfield 4.4 km (15 min) ₹6,200 - ₹8,700 + GST

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Note: Members and delegates are requested to go through occasionally the Foundation Website for any updates www.iaarf.in

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